predation
英 [prɪˈdeɪʃn]
美 [prɪˈdeɪʃn]
n. (动物的)捕食，捕猎行为
复数：predations
BNC.27521 / COCA.15336
牛津词典
noun
- （动物的）捕食，捕猎行为
the act of an animal killing and eating other animals
英英释义
noun
- the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
- an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding